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Slime devils varied in size from a few centimeters to three meters long and could weigh up to 215 kilograms[2]. They had four limbs with very sharp claws which could easily shred an EV suit, and jaws strong enough to bite through most footwear.

The slime devil's favored mode of attack was to spear their prey with the claws on their forearms and then drag it down underwater. There they would pin it down on the bottom, and tear the prey apart with their teeth. For smaller prey, they could attack directly with their teeth. (STreference: The Starfleet Survival Guide)

If attacked a victim must act quickly to survive, as they would not have long before they were shredded by the devil's teeth and claws. A victim's best chance of escape was not to allow themselves to get pinned down by kicking, stabbing or phasering the animal's abdomen or thorax. The head was a dangerous part of the animal to fight back against as slime devils had a powerful bite and their heads were extremely tough, able ricochet projectiles and reflect phaser fire back at the attacker. However the head also offered one of the slime devil's most vulerable body parts; if a victim could reach the olfactory opening and attack it, the animal would normally retreat rather than let its sensory organ be damaged.

Once pinned a victim would have limited opportunities for escape. In the few seconds before the slime devil strikes, they would need to prepare themselves in a posture to reflect the attack as best as possible. Then they must attack the olfactory sensor, and attempt to break off as many radar appendages as possible. If a victim succeeded in escaping they must get to the coast as fast as possible. (STreference: The Starfleet Survival Guide)